Can rabbits eat apples?

Only a little

Apple is a treat, not a staple: fruit is high in sugar (PDSA). The seeds are poisonous to rabbits and must be removed (RSPCA, Merck).

How to serve it: core and seeds removed, about 1/8 of an apple (PDSA)

Questions

Can rabbits eat apples every day?

No, only now and then and in small amounts.

Can guinea pigs eat apples?

Yes, but only a little. Apple is fruit and high in sugar, so it’s only a treat (RSPCA). The pips are poisonous and must be removed (PDSA).

Last checked: October 2026